Living What Matters—Harness Alignment, EQ & Courage with Kristin Hiemstra
What if the key to your next breakthrough isn’t about doing more—but realigning with who you truly are?
We chase promotions, certifications, and bigger titles, yet something still feels off. What if the secret to authentic success lies in alignment, emotional intelligence, and the courage to follow your calling?
In Episode 8 of Your Next Success, I sit down with TEDx speaker and coach Kristin Hiemstra, founder of The Art of Potential, to uncover how remembering who you are transforms burnout into grounded confidence—and opens doors to a life and career that truly fit.
🔄 What Is Alignment, Really?
Alignment happens when your daily choices, your work, and your values all point in the same direction—toward what energizes you and brings out your best.
Curiosity as your compass: Kristin tried four majors before finding anthropology. Each detour taught her what lit her up and what drained her.
Values over titles: When a corporate role clashed with her core beliefs, she didn’t push harder. She paused, listened, and pivoted.
Energy unlocked: Living in harmony with your values doesn’t just feel good—it amplifies your impact and sustains your drive.
💡 Why EQ Isn’t Optional
Technical expertise can get you hired—but emotional intelligence (EQ) helps you thrive. Kristin shows us:
Self‑awareness fuels influence: Understanding your triggers builds trust, reduces conflict, and sparks genuine collaboration.
Everyday EQ tools: From mindful listening to compassionate feedback, you can start practicing EQ today—no special training required.
Culture by design: When leaders invest in emotional intelligence, their teams innovate, communicate, and flourish under pressure.
🚀 Courage to Create Your Next Chapter
True courage isn’t absence of fear. It’s moving forward anyway. Kristin’s next leap? Launching WeThePeople.Community to heal our political divide through values‑driven civic engagement. Along the way she’s learned:
Side hustles aren’t just extras: Residual income from coaching or creative projects safeguards your freedom and fuels your mission.
Follow your “fire in the belly”: That soulful urge is your personal north star—when you honor it, your gifts find their perfect stage.
✨ Your Invitation: Align, Upskill, Empower
If Kristin’s journey speaks to you, here’s how to bring alignment, EQ, and courage into your world:
🎧 Listen to: “Living What Matters: Kristin Hiemstra on Alignment, EQ & Courage” on Your Next Success.
💬 Reflect: What parts of your day feel misaligned? Where could emotional intelligence lift your leadership?
✍️ Act: Explore tools, coaching, and courses at Next Success Careers to pause, reflect, and design the career and life you were made for.
Your next success arrives when you choose alignment over autopilot, EQ over exhaustion, and courage over comfort.
Press play—and let’s live what matters, together.
With heart,
Caroline
